Raiders RB Marshawn Lynch Refuses To Stand During Playing Of The National Anthem

After an offseason spent talking about Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the National Anthem and his inability to find a job because of it, Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch is joining the movement.

Ahead of Oakland’s preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals Saturday night, Lynch refused to stand during the anthem, sitting on a cooler behind his team. He was the only Raider sitting.

The flag is an object, you can't disrespect it. Let veterans speak for themselves-seems to always be those who haven't served pushing that agenda. This was never about the flag or veterans. It's always been about the police murdering unarmed US citizens. If addressing that makes you uncomfortable, then you aren't fit to decide whether someone besides yourself is disrespected by it.